That was the question the breeder asked me before handing Tobi over to me on the sunny Friday morning in September.  “Are you ready”?  Me, feeling very confident, told her I was more than ready and was excited to take him home.  Looking back, I know what she meant and it was a tongue in cheek type of question.
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It’s been a year and a half since I lost my Rudi. He was very first German Shepherd and we shared a bond that can’t be replicated between two humans, in my opinion. There are posts about him peppered in throughout my blog. He’s was an integral part of my life…I only wish his lifespan had been much greater than 12 years.
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“Think before you speak”.

I know I’ve heard that expression a time or two growing up. I bet it sounds familiar to you as well. It’s a pretty common phrase with a very deep meaning.

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You are 17 years old right now and you think you are ready for the world. After all, you’ve had to grow up pretty quickly.
If I think back 26 years ago, then you are most likely reading this propped up on your bed with pillows fluffed up behind you.
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This past Friday, I was honored to see a nomination by One Smart Fortunate Cookie for a Liebster Award. I started this blog, Ginger Reflections 2 months ago but I’m not a stranger to blogging entirely. I was introduced to blogging by a very good friend of mine about two years ago. It really means a lot to me to be nominated for this award and I’m happy to accept. Please check out the One Smart Fortunate Cookie blog as I believe you will find it to be very inspiring.
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Most people will tell you they don’t like change. Who does? It’s scary!
We become comfortable in our day to day routines and how dare anyone try to disturb that!
Well, life will disturb your “comfort zone” when you least expect it!
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I stared at the x-rays the veterinarian brought into the room at the 24 hour emergency pet hospital.
I think I was in some sort of shock because I couldn’t wrap my brain around what she was telling me. My dog was in a medical crisis and had been since 10pm that night and it was almost 1am the next morning. He was suffering from bloat or as she technically labeled it Gastric Dilatation.

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Let me start by saying this….at one point in my life, my number one constant was my German Shepherd, Rudi.
I was lucky enough to have such a loyal companion for 12 years before I lost him to a sudden onset of bloat. Although it was one of the hardest things in my life to lose such a fiercely faithful defender, I will always have a special place in my heart dedicated to the happiest times in my life because of him.
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